README file for apache-tomcat port NOTES FOR 5.5.17-2 The port 5.5.17-2 introduces a couple of relevant changes: - Tomcat now runs under a 'tomcat' user instead of root. You may need to adjust permissions on custom config files under $TOMCAT_DIR/conf if you have created any. - The JAVA_HOME variable is now set in $TOMCAT_DIR/bin/setenv.sh, which is read by tomcat startup/shutdown scripts. PRE-INSTALL Execute the pre-install script, or manually add a 'tomcat' user and group. NOTES Starting from the 5.5.x series the default tomcat installation requires Java 1.5; compatibilities addons are available, feel free to provide them as a separate addon port. The web administration interface is also removed from the standard installation; again, if needed please provide it through a dedicated port to avoid adding unnecessary stuff here. POST-INSTALL Set up a manager user/role in, $TOMCAT_HOME/conf/tomcat-users.xml, ie: